transgressor Definition
- 1a person who breaks a law or moral code
- 2a person who violates rules or conventions
Using transgressor: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "transgressor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The transgressor was caught and punished for his crime.
Example
She was seen as a transgressor for speaking out against the government.
Example
The company fired the employee for being a transgressor of their code of conduct.
transgressor Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for transgressor
Antonyms for transgressor
- law-abiding citizen
- innocent person
Phrases with transgressor
a person who repeatedly breaks laws or moral codes
Example
He was labeled a repeat transgressor after being arrested for the third time.
first-time transgressor
a person who has committed a crime or violated a rule for the first time
Example
The judge was lenient with the first-time transgressor and gave him a warning instead of a fine.
social transgressor
a person who violates social norms or conventions
Example
Wearing a hat indoors is considered a social transgression in some cultures.
Origins of transgressor
from Latin 'transgressus', meaning 'stepping across'
Summary: transgressor in Brief
A 'transgressor' [trans-gres-er] is a person who breaks laws, moral codes, or rules. It can refer to a person who violates social norms or conventions. Examples include 'The transgressor was caught and punished for his crime.' and 'She was seen as a transgressor for speaking out against the government.' Synonyms include 'offender,' 'lawbreaker,' and 'culprit.'
